Le Matou Matheux: division

A big division

Choose a number A between 2 and 9 (inclusive).

A =

Write down B, the number made up of 9 consecutive As.

B =

Work out the product C, of A by 9.

C =

Divide B by C, without a calculator!

B : C =

Repeat the exercise to see the magic!
You can use a calculator this time.

Choose a number D, different to A, between 2 and 9 (inclusive).

D =

Write down E, the number made up of 9 consecutive Ds.

E =

Work out the product F, of D by 9.

F =

Divide E by F!

E : F =